RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals – Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children’s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children’s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state’s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

Barnabas Health Medical Group is a multispecialty group practice comprised of highly trained and experienced world class primary and specialty care physicians. Barnabas Health Medical Group physicians provide compassionate and innovative cutting-edge care for people at every stage of life at easily accessible facilities conveniently located throughout New Jersey. Backed by the vast continuum of resources of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest not-for-profit integrated health care delivery system in New Jersey and one of the largest in the nation, our dedicated physicians and expertly trained supporting staff continuously strive for clinical excellence.

Job Summary:

The Orthopedic Physician Assistant is an independent health care provider who coordinates inpatient orthopedic care through collaboration with the Physician. The PA provides care in accordance with the objectives, policies and procedures of the practice, Community Medical Center, and the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/Physician Assistant Advisory Committee.

Essential Functions:

• The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the evaluation and management of new emergency and inpatient consults
• The Physician Assistant is responsible for assisting the Physician in the evaluation and management of acute, chronic, pre-op, and post-op surgical patients
• The PA will be responsible for taking H&Ps, performing physical exams, and participating in flow of patients thru the practice.
• The PA will assist the physicians with various procedures/surgeries and assist with coordinating the case of the patient.
• Demonstrates an ability to organize and achieve quality performance in new routine.
• Demonstrates effectiveness in coordinating aspects of patient care within a surgical health environment
• Effectively collaborates with surgical attending to identify, assign and assess care.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills, communicates effectively. Organizes daily schedule and demonstrates time management.
• Effectively prioritizes work assignments and demonstrates effective communication skills
• Implements the policies and procedures of the practice. Performs assessment and reassessment of the patient according to applicable department standards and identified tools.
• Renders emergency care as appropriate
• Facilitates patient referral to the appropriate physician or agency
• Orders and interprets appropriate laboratory and imaging studies
• Prescribes medication in compliance with both New Jersey State and Hospital guidelines.
• Maintains current certifications required of all hospital APP’s (BLS, ACLS, CME, DEA).
• Establishes and performs quality assurance evaluations per hospital QA policy
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Physician.
• Provides appropriate patient teaching as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Physician Assistant Certification,
• Registration & Licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners/ Physician Assistant Advisory
• Basic Life Support (BLS);
• Advanced Life Support (ACLS)
• CDS required
• DEA required
• >2 years surgical management background preferred.
• Will consider new grads with surgical background

We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

• Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• 401 (k)
• PTO
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer